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A review by what_karla_reads
When in Rome by Sarah Adams
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
4/5 stars
1/5 spice
A cute, fluffy romance that had all the the classic Hallmark, small town feels.
Tropes:
Small town
Grumpy/sunshine
I was drawn to this story because of the Audrey Hepburn inspiration from her movie Roman Holiday. I'm a fan of Audrey so of course I couldn't resist. I'm glad I did the audiobook, the narrators sounded great and brought the characters to life. Although you know how this is going to end it's still heart warming to listen to.
Amelia and Noah were so adorable. Even though Amelia is more widely known as her pop star personality Rae Rose, she still had genuine kindness and humility, which makes her so much more relatable. Noah was the classic grumpy introvert who was trying so hard to be left alone but couldn't resist Amelia's charm.
Their flirtation and banter was playful and lighthearted. The only conflict in the story centered around the big question of... what's going to happen when her vacation is over?
I'm pleased with how things concluded, even though it was predictable. There was some tension, kissing, and groping but all fade to black.
Highly recommend for fans of classic movies and wholesome small town Hallmark vibes.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Mentions death of parents, Alzheimer's, mentions cheating, industry manipulation, mental health rep
1/5 spice
A cute, fluffy romance that had all the the classic Hallmark, small town feels.
Tropes:
Small town
Grumpy/sunshine
I was drawn to this story because of the Audrey Hepburn inspiration from her movie Roman Holiday. I'm a fan of Audrey so of course I couldn't resist. I'm glad I did the audiobook, the narrators sounded great and brought the characters to life. Although you know how this is going to end it's still heart warming to listen to.
Amelia and Noah were so adorable. Even though Amelia is more widely known as her pop star personality Rae Rose, she still had genuine kindness and humility, which makes her so much more relatable. Noah was the classic grumpy introvert who was trying so hard to be left alone but couldn't resist Amelia's charm.
Their flirtation and banter was playful and lighthearted. The only conflict in the story centered around the big question of... what's going to happen when her vacation is over?
I'm pleased with how things concluded, even though it was predictable. There was some tension, kissing, and groping but all fade to black.
Highly recommend for fans of classic movies and wholesome small town Hallmark vibes.
Trigger/Content warnings:
Mentions death of parents, Alzheimer's, mentions cheating, industry manipulation, mental health rep
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship